San Mateo families count on UrbanSitter for same-day emergency child care. In most areas, average response time for urgent needs is under two minutes.
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Families in San Mateo turn to UrbanSitter for emergency and same-day babysitting.
Every babysitter on UrbanSitter completes an annual background check, and every profile is individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team. Learn more.
Hi there! My name is Belén and I’m originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I’m a fashion designer graduate and I been living here for three year already. I love kids and I’m currently taking care of two girls of 5 and 8. I have experience with kids from 3 months old to 10 years old. I like playing with them, reading books, or do arts and craft. I even teached how to crochet to my kids. I consider myself as an artsy and crafty person and I enjoy sharing that with kids. I’m fluent in english but my native lenguage is spanish. Cheers, Belén (:
“Belen is the best. She cares for our two girls (5,3) and they adore her. She plays fun, creative games with the girls. We could not function without her. Belen is the greatest!!”
Hello, my name is Madison and I absolutely love children and getting to be apart of their lives, whether it's taking care of them, looking after them, building personal connections, or all three! I am a very outgoing, loving, bubbly person that is so excited to find the perfect family to care for! Even though I have only been a caretaker on this app for a short period of time, I have been working with children for almost 7 years and have lots of references that I would be more than happy to give to you if you are considering me as a candidate to take care of your children!
I recently moved to San Mateo and I’m currently looking for a nanny position closer to my new location. My name is Amanda and I have over 8 years of experience caring for children of all ages.
Hi families! My name is Gissell, I am 24 yrs old & I am a bilingual (English & Spanish) nanny. I am CPR, first aid certified,& currently working on getting my CDA which I will complete in October .I have many years of experience in child care through helping care for younger family members from a very young age.This has given me hands on experience in managing routines, ensuring safety, and supporting children's emotional and developmental needs. It wasn’t until 2020 that I started working for families & have been a nanny ever since! I am skilled in providing childcare for a wide age range, from infants to pre-teens & some of many experiences have included diaper changing, bottle feeding,transitioning to solids, engaging in fine & gross motor skills activities, age appropriate stimulation, basic newborn sign language, nap routines ,driving to activities, prepping & cooking breakfast/lunch, light housekeeping,traveling with families,& the list goes on! I pride myself on having a strong work ethic,being reliable,patient, nurturing,responsible,& my ability to connect with children.You can always count on me for an extra pair of helping hands. Looking forward to getting to know you & your family!
Hello! My name is Paula (children call me Lala/Yaga) and I’m a fun and caring 30-year-old with over 10 years of experience working with children. Throughout the years, I’ve worked as an au pair, live-in nanny, full-time nanny, co-teacher at a Reggio Emilia inspired school in Brazil, and most recently as a teacher at a nonprofit organization supporting families at risk and children with diverse medical needs. I also spent four years as a family consultant/caregiver for an amazing family in San Francisco, supporting them through infancy and toddlerhood while helping create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally supportive environment. I’m currently a master’s student at SF State for Early Childhood Education with concentration in Special Needs. Caring for children has always been my passion. I love seeing their excitement as they learn something new and the way they view the world with such imagination. I’m proactive, responsible, and have wonderful references from my past positions. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions. I’d love the chance to share my experience and work with your family! Warmly, Paula
“I can't recommend Paula enough! Her background in Early Childhood Education truly makes her exceptional. She isn't just a caregiver—she's an active teacher who cares both about the child and the family as a whole. She brings so much intentionality to our days. She plans fun, age-appropriate activities that make learning feel natural. Her knowledge of child development is clear in how well our child has developed into a thoughtful and curious young man. She's calm, professional, and I completely trust her. I also consider her language skills with Spanish and Portuguese to be an huge plus. Any family would be incredibly lucky to have her as a partner!”
All UrbanSitter babysitters are background checked every year. Profiles are individually reviewed by our Trust and Safety team.
"We were incredibly grateful that Maya was able to help us out with a last-minute childcare emergency. She matched our 9-year-old's energy with arts & crafts, some quiet reading, and a walk around the neighborhood. We'd have Maya back in a heartbeat!"
Hillary S., parent
"We used Tania for a last minute emergency. She responded very quickly. My daughter seemed to enjoy herself. My son napped most of the time. I enjoyed how she kept me updated by text."
Theresa M., parent
"Hannah was awesome. Went above & beyond to help me with a last minute emergency. She was really sweet & great with my 16mo old. Highly recommend!!"
Lauren D., parent
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